Williams, AZ (ZIP 86046) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 wildfires, 21 hailstorms, and 12 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $350K.
With 71 recorded incidents (67% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 26, 2015.
Williams has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 3, 2022.
Williams has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williams was EF1 Tornado on Oct 3, 2022, which caused $350K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 86046 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (71 events), hailstorms (21 events), earthquakes (12 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williams, AZ, with 71 events documented.
Williams has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 3, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 86046 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 3, 2022. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $350K in property damage in the Williams, AZ area (ZIP 86046). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →